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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,767.91, 17,619.36 and 7,102.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,767.91, 17,619.36 and 7,102.37 is: 9,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,767.91 : 17,619.36 = 7,102.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,767.91/17,619.36 = 7,102.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,767.91x = 17,619.36 × 7,102.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,767.91x = 125,139,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,139,125.79/12,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.07

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